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Public sector leaders back calls for pay transparency

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMT

The Local Government Association (LGA) has insisted that the pay of council chief executives is already open to public scrutiny after a report from the Audit Commission called for more transparency in severance packages. Th

Nest retirement saving scheme for low-paid staff could be a ‘disaster’

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:52:00 GMT

The government scheme aimed at encouraging low-paid employees to save for their retirement could be a "disaster", experts have warned. The call came after the government revealed that all contributions into the National Emp

Companies waste £4,000 per employee due to pay inefficiency

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT

UK companies are wasting almost £4,000 per employee – or 8% of their payroll costs – by failing to deliver their pay policies efficiently, research has revealed. Analysis of corporate pay rates, by HR consultancy

Severence payouts for council chiefs attacked by government watchdog

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:12:00 GMT

Council chiefs found to be 'under-performing' are receiving huge payoffs, before moving to other councils, the local government watchdog has found. But the commission said the main reason for the deals - which affected al

Sainsbury’s staff bonuses to be paid before 50% tax rate bites

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:59:00 GMT

Sainsbury's is to bring forward the payment of bonuses for all its staff. The move means that employees receiving more than £150,000 will avoid paying the 50% tax rate when it comes in on April 6, the